That sux. I've never had any problems with their stuff. I usually won't run anything other than an oem centercase gasket(99% of the time) though LOL. The main thing of theirs I've used is the seal kits, but have used the gaskets before too. Like I said, I've never had any problems and have used there center case gasket on a cr500(and I think I did on a R motor too once) before. I'm always super careful when opening that stuff. I HATE how they package it though. Maybe the heat got to it and made it stick to the package? IDK. I always prefer oem, but yeah I've used their stuff, especially when I knew I was just gonna use it for a little while(I usually keep a bunch of spare gaskets around). Luckily, Sandtrax here in Tulsa has a gasket making printer(it even cuts it out for you) and can make ya pretty much any gasket you need(besides a head gasket). I'll admit to saving a few bucks on occasion, but on some things it just isn't worth it. Good luck and I'm glad to hear you were able to find a replacement.